John Finlay (16 February 1919 – 5 March 1985) was an English professional

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who played as an inside forward for

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and

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. Finlay made his debut for Sunderland on 11 September 1946 as a substitute for Sunderland on their 4th match of the season in Division 1 against

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. Finlay retired from professional football in November 1946.

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1919 births 1985 deaths People from Birtley, Tyne and Wear Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead Footballers from Tyne and Wear English men's footballers Men's association football inside forwards Sunderland A.F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1910s-stub